Shutdown easing in Great Britain: "This will be wonderful!"

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Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister

"We are presenting what I hope is an irreversible path to freedom."

Boris Johnson wants to lift all corona measures in Great Britain by the end of June - he explained to the House of Commons.

The easing should proceed simultaneously everywhere in the country - and be carried out in several stages every five weeks.

Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister

"Every step is based on scientific data, not the date."

Schools and other educational institutions are to reopen as early as March 8th.

From March 29, up to six people or two households can meet outside.

Outdoor sports facilities are also allowed to reopen.

From April 12th shops, museums and libraries should be allowed to receive visitors again.

Pubs and restaurants could open up outside areas.

Going to the cinema and staying in a hotel should be possible again on May 17th at the earliest, and international travel may also be allowed.

In a final step, normality should return to normal at the end of June

Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister

“I know that many people will be concerned that we are being too ambitious and that it is arrogant to put a plan in front of the virus.

And I agree: we must always be humble and careful in the face of nature.

But I also believe the vaccination program has changed our odds in our favor.

And on this basis we can now continue. "

Opinions differ among the general public about easing the lockdown.

Rachel Thomas, Londoner

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I'm a nurse, I've seen what causes Covid-19 in public and in my patients.

I can be patient, but I'm still happy to come out and get back to normal a bit, it will be wonderful.

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Tadge Dabrowski, Londoner

“

Is

Johnson

Doing

This Right?

I honestly do not know."

Matt Choat, Londoner

“I think it should have been thought better.

By getting out of lockdown now, you risk a lot.

Nobody wants to go back into a lockdown. "

Vince Bicereo

“I think it's a very difficult decision.

After all, nobody knows the right answer to the situation in which we live. "

The number of infections in the UK has dropped dramatically in the past few weeks.

At the same time, more than 17.5 million people in the country have already been vaccinated against the coronavirus with a first dose.